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Prescriptions are intended to help you feel better—from an infection, pain, or a health condition. Yet, there are certain circumstances when they can be dangerous. Education can help you stay safe.

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A hand holding a pill | prescribing controlled substances
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Controlled Rx 101

Pharmacists can aid their patients by providing appropriate counseling, support, and resources regarding the safe and proper use of controlled substances
Feb. 9, 2023
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Drug Info

Hyoscyamine 101

This anticholinergic medication works quickly for conditions affecting the digestive tract
Mar. 8, 2023
cannabis plant and cbd extract - cbd vs marijuana
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CBD vs. marijuana

Here’s how you can help your patients differentiate between the two cannabinoids
Mar. 23, 2023
Cocktail next to a pill - ativan and alcohol
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Do Ativan and alcohol mix?

Here is what experts say about having an occasional drink when taking this medication
May 5, 2023
A fan and medications: How to advise patients on summer heat
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Help patients with summer heat

Use these tips to advise your patients on how to stay safe as the temperature rises
Jul. 6, 2023
Prednisone increase sunscreen risk
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Prednisone and sun sensitivity

What you need to know about sun safety while taking this steroid medication
Jul. 10, 2023
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Drug vs. Drug

Compare popular OTC and Rx drugs

Compare drug prices, side effects, interactions, warnings, and more
Jul. 27, 2023
person taking a child's temperature - alternating tylenol and motrin for fever in child
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Is Tylenol + Motrin safe for kids?

Healthcare professionals recommend different methods to treat childhood fever
Aug. 1, 2023
tablet next to a cocktail - tylenol and alcohol
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Do Tylenol and alcohol mix?

Both are processed by the liver, so combining them can have unwanted side effects
Sep. 27, 2023
An expectant mother — can you take zyrtec while pregnant?
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Is Zyrtec pregnancy safe?

Here is what to know about taking this popular over-the-counter antihistamine during all three trimesters
Nov. 30, 2023
Mucinex and alcohol drink
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Do alcohol and Mucinex mix?

Here is why experts don’t recommend drinking alcohol when taking this cough medicine
Jan. 4, 2024
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